Govt says progress being made on road congestion

The Victorian Government says it is already working to ease road and transport congestion in Melbourne's growth corridors.

The RACV has called for more than $3 billion to be spent on road, rail and bus projects.

It says 85 new arterial roads and new public transport services are needed to keep up with rapid population growth.

Roads Minister Tim Pallas says progress is being made.

"The Victorian transport plan is aimed at making sure that we can deliver on road and public transport congestion, but we've got to do it in a coordinated way that will deliver transport projects that are put in place for our long-term economic vitality, and also to make sure that the livability of our city is preserved," he said.

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